Priory Newsagents food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Carmarthenshire
Priory Newsagents holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 8 June 2018, more than 8 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 100 Priory Street, Carmarthen, SA31 1NB
How it compares in Carmarthenshire
In Carmarthenshire, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Priory Newsagents sits behind roughly 1,563 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,563 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 219 | 12% | ← Priory Newsagents | |
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 280 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Priory Newsagents none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Priory Newsagents, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crisp and Fry Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Bay Coffee Roasters Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Carmarthen Mind Association Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 215 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2018 |
| Carmarthen Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2018 |
| Fortune House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 252 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| Glenholme Nursery Caring Premises | 252 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| Erw Hir Care Home Caring Premises | 378 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| CWRW Pub/bar/nightclub | 420 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2021 |
Questions about Priory Newsagents
What is Priory Newsagents's food hygiene rating?
Priory Newsagents has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Carmarthenshire Council on 8 June 2018.
Is Priory Newsagents safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Priory Newsagents last inspected?
Priory Newsagents was last inspected on 8 June 2018, more than 8 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Carmarthenshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Priory Newsagents?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Priory Newsagents compare to other places in Carmarthenshire?
83% of the 1,882 rated food businesses in Carmarthenshire hold the top rating of 5, while Priory Newsagents holds a 4. 219 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Carmarthenshire Council inspects Priory Newsagents and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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